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ABOUT THIS MODULE

When the lights go on and the camera rolls, it’s easy to get intimidated when interviewing your subject, but by understanding key interview techniques used by the world’s top journalists and documentarians, your can leave the shoot knowing you got exactly what you needed.

In this module you will learn how to warm up a nervous subject, how to determine the objective of the interview, the first question you should always ask, how to uncover the truth especially with subjects intent on deceiving or leading you, how to work with difficult subjects, how to conduct interviews in which you are also on camera, and how to conduct man-on-the-street interviews.

Develop a keen sense, a sharp ear, and a delicate touch to get the sound bites you need to make your film compelling, engaging, and true.

IN THIS MODULE

32:05 video that takes you through the steps of conducting the perfect interview

Illustrated companion guide

LEARN

How to prepare your subject before the interview

The first question to ask

How to find and uncover the truth in the interview

How to work with difficult subjects

How to work with celebrities and politicians

How to conduct Man-on-the-Street interviews

How to shoot the interviewer

From Our Users

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- Kevin Cooper, Executive Producer, Secondhand Lions

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FEATURED IN THIS MODULE

Adam Preskill

Director, "Surfing with the Enemy," "Robert Johnson DNA" and "Taking The Oath"

Anthony Q. Artis

Documentary filmmaker; Author of "Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide"

Dana Kupper

Cinematography, "The New Americans," "The Trials of Muhammad Ali," "On Beauty," and "In the Game"

Jason J. Tomaric

Emmy-winning director/Cinematographer

Michael Rabiger

Multi-award-winning filmmaker, author "Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics," and "Directing the Documentary"